Ice Fishing for Lake Trout

Posted on February 16, 2019February 16, 2019 by Julio Silva

Last month, life and weather finally came to an agreement and I had the opportunity to finally ice fish with Tim Moore. I got up at 3:30 AM. I was on the road by 4:00 AM. At 5:00 AM I pulled into a Park and Ride to pick up my friend Clay Patles on the way to Lake Winnipesaukee. We reached the meet up location at 6:40 AM. We impatiently waited for Tim Moore. At 7:00 AM, our official start time, no Tim Moore. I sent him a text. No reply. I called him. No answer. We began to question if we were at the right place….and then we saw a snow mobile riding across the lake towards the parking lot. Clearly driving his truck to the parking lot would have too ordinary!

Fish360 Ice Fishing for Lake Trout Time Moore

Tim Moore provided us with 36″ medium-heavy Clam rods with matching spinning reels. We used the Clam Leach Flutter Spoon on the business end of the line. Clay and I had our own holes with an off-set hole between them for the Vexilar FLX-20 flasher. Tim Moore explained how to read the flasher. The visual model employed by flasher was easy to understand once you had a rod in your hand and you can see the jig “flash” on the screen as you moved it up and down the water column. Tim Moore also explained some flash patterns. For example, when lots of flashes suddenly disappear and a single flash appears: a lake trout came into the area from the side and scared away all of the bait fish.

Fish360 Ice Fishing for Lake Trout Time Moore

The fish were unexpectedly selective. Moving from spot to spot via snowmobile was effortless. We fished a total of five different spots. Through out the day, Clay fished on the left hand side of the flasher and I fished on the right hand side of the flasher. On the last spot of the day, Clay started jigging in the right hand side hole. A few minutes latter, fish on!

Fish360 Ice Fishing for Lake Trout Time Moore

When fish are selective, you learn the most. I caught knowledge. Clay caught my fish! LOL

Tim Moore is a licensed guide by the state of New Hampshire and CPR certified. He has all of the required safety gear like a floating ice suit, GPS, shelter, heater, an easily accessible throw rope, and first aid kit. He has years of local knowledge. When you are ice fishing with Tim Moore, you feel safe. When you feel safe, you focus on the important things: fun and fishing.

If you have not ice fished for lake trout, contact Tim Moore. If you have not ice fished with a flasher, contact Tim Moore. If you have not ice fished via snow mobile, contact Tim Moore. Bottom line, if want to learn ice fishing or take your ice fishing up a level, contact Tim Moore. 😉

Seven Miles After Sundown

Posted on February 8, 2019February 12, 2019 by Julio Silva

The Cape Cod Canal (a.k.a. “The Ditch”) is the surfcasting paradise of the world. In order to safely and successfully fish this unique fishery, you need specialized gear and knowledge. In his book Seven Miles After Sundown, Eddie Doherty explains the gear and techniques required to successfully fish the Cape Cod Canal. He also provides patterns and practical information like parking, 24 hour coffee shops, 24 hour gas stations with air pumps, tackle shops, and where to get pork chops for breakfast!

Fish360 Seven Miles After Sundown

Eddie Doherty’s passion for fishing the Cape Cod Canal jumps off the pages into your imagination as you read his book. His simple and straight forward writing style makes you feel like you are having a conversation with him. I like his dry humor. While reading “Tackle Shop Triage”, I found my self literally laughing out load (LOL)!

If you see a car with a “Cape Cod Canal Tunnel Permit” sicker, remember the only way across the Cape Cod Canal is by boat or bridge! If anyone tells you otherwise, tell them to read Seven Miles After Sundown.

If you are planning to fish the Cape Code Canal, then you must read this book. If you already fish the Cape Cod Canal, then you must read this book. Eddie Doherty has packed his book with information for Googans, Sharpies, and everyone in between.

Boone Easy Hook Remover

Posted on February 1, 2019February 12, 2019 by Julio Silva

I target saltwater and freshwater predators. Many of these predators have sharp teeth and muscular jaws. For their safety (and mine), I use the Boone Easy Hook Remover.

Fish360 Boone Long Pliers

These 11.5” long nose pliers with bent non-slip handles give you the leverage to remove hooks while keeping your digits at a safe distance. These pliers are not made from stainless steal. I spray them down with WD40 after each trip to reduce rusting and keep the hing operating smoothly.